Compact & Patio Varieties

Tomato ‘Maskotka’ – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato ‘Maskotka’ is a Polish-bred bush variety producing abundant clusters of small, juicy, sweet cherry tomatoes. Compact and naturally trailing, it is perfect for pots, hanging baskets, and containers, making it a favorite for balcony and patio growing. With its reliable crops and rich flavor, ‘Maskotka’ is an excellent choice for fresh snacking, salads, or garnishes.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors: February – April, 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or pots.

• Transplant: When seedlings are large enough, move to individual pots. Harden off and plant outdoors after the last frost.

• Position: Full sun, sheltered spot.

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained compost.

• Habit: Compact bush (no need to pinch side shoots).

Key Features

• Heavy crops of sweet cherry tomatoes

• Compact, trailing bush – ideal for containers & baskets

• Early and reliable cropping variety

• Low-maintenance: no staking or pinching required

Ideal For

• Pots, hanging baskets, and balcony gardens

• Fresh eating straight from the plant

• Salads, garnishes, and healthy snacking

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February – April

• Harvest: July – September

Quick Tip

‘Maskotka’ thrives in containers with regular feeding and watering. Perfect for those who want high yields with minimal effort.

Aubergine 'Black Beauty' – Seeds (Solanum melongena)

The classic Black Beauty aubergine is a time-honored variety producing large, glossy, deep-purple fruits with tender flesh and rich flavor. Compact and reliable, it’s a favorite for home gardeners and a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for grilling, roasting, baking, or adding to curries and stews, this aubergine is as versatile as it is delicious.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from January to April in trays or pots.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep in moist compost, keeping warm at 20–25°C.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots when big enough to handle.

• Harden off and plant out in a greenhouse or sunny, sheltered spot once frosts have passed.

• Support plants as they grow and keep soil moist.

Key Features

• Classic heirloom aubergine variety

• Large, glossy, deep-purple fruits

• Rich, tender flesh with excellent flavor

• Reliable and high-yielding

• Suitable for greenhouses, polytunnels, or warm outdoor sites

Ideal For

• Mediterranean cooking

• Roasting, grilling, frying, and stews

• Greenhouses, polytunnels, or sunny patios

• Home gardeners seeking a proven classic

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April (indoors)

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Transplant spacing: 40–50 cm

• Harvest: August to October

Quick Tip

• Pinch out the growing tip when the plant reaches about 30 cm to encourage bushier growth and more fruit.

Tomato Trailing 'Gardenperle' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Add a cascade of flavor and color to your garden with Tomato 'Gardenperle', a trailing cherry tomato variety perfect for hanging baskets, pots, and containers. Producing abundant clusters of small, sweet, red fruits all season long, this compact plant is a delight for fresh snacking, salads, and garnishes. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, it’s an excellent choice for small spaces and patio gardens.

How to Grow

• Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Transplant outdoors or into large containers after frost has passed.

• Plant in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep and space plants 30–40 cm apart.

• Provide regular watering and feed for maximum yield.

Key Features

• Trailing cherry tomato variety

• Sweet, bite-sized red fruits

• Perfect for hanging baskets and pots

• Compact and ornamental growth habit

• Heavy cropping throughout summer

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony gardens

• Hanging baskets and window boxes

• Fresh snacking and salads

• Gardeners with limited space

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors in early spring

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 30–40 cm apart

• Prefers sunny, sheltered spots with fertile soil

Quick Tip

• Pinch out side shoots sparingly; allow natural trailing for maximum cascading effect.

Tomato Trailing 'Ola Polka' Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Bring sunshine to your garden with Tomato Trailing 'Ola Polka' (Solanum lycopersicum). This compact, trailing variety produces an abundance of small, golden-yellow fruits with a sweet, tangy flavor. Perfect for hanging baskets, containers, and patios, ‘Ola Polka’ is highly decorative and productive, making it an excellent choice for limited spaces or decorative edible displays.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

• Use fertile, well-drained soil in full sun.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep and keep soil moist at 20–25°C until germination (7–14 days).

• Transplant into containers, hanging baskets, or outdoor beds after frost.

• Water regularly and feed with a tomato fertilizer for best results.

Key Features

• Compact, trailing tomato variety

• Produces sweet golden-yellow fruits

• Perfect for hanging baskets and containers

• Decorative and productive for small spaces

• Easy to grow and maintain

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets and patio pots

• Container gardening in small spaces

• Snacking, salads, and garnishes

• Decorative edible displays

Sowing

• Best time: Indoors 6–8 weeks before last frost

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Transplant: After last frost into baskets or containers

• Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil

Quick Tip

• Regular feeding encourages continuous flowering and heavy crops of golden fruit.

Sweet Pepper ‘Citrina’ – Seeds

(Capsicum annuum) – Compact Yellow Sweet Pepper

The ‘Citrina’ sweet pepper is a charming, compact variety that produces an abundance of bright lemon-yellow fruits. The peppers are small, blocky, and full of crisp, sweet flavor, making them perfect for snacking, salads, stuffing, and grilling. Its compact habit makes it ideal for pots, containers, or small gardens, while still offering a generous harvest.

Key Features

• Plant type: Annual

• Growth habit: Compact, bushy

• Fruit: Small blocky peppers

• Color: Lemon-yellow

• Flavor: Mild and sweet

• Height: 40–50 cm

• Position: Full sun, sheltered

• Soil: Fertile, well-drained

Ideal For

• Patio pots and balcony containers

• Kitchen gardens and raised beds

• Fresh eating, grilling, and stuffing

• Attractive ornamental & edible planting

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, 0.5 cm deep in seed trays or pots.

• Germination: 10–21 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: Into larger pots once seedlings are strong.

• Plant out: May–June after last frost, spacing 35–40 cm apart.

• Harvest: July–September.

Care Tips

• Prefers a warm, sunny, sheltered spot.

• Water regularly but avoid waterlogging.

• Feed with a high-potash fertilizer once fruits set.

• Harvest regularly to encourage continuous cropping.

Trailing Strawberry ‘Rainbow Treasure’ – Seeds (Fragaria ananassa)

Trailing Strawberry ‘Rainbow Treasure’ (Fragaria ananassa) is a delicious and decorative variety that produces sweet, juicy berries along trailing stems. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and window boxes, this strawberry delivers a continuous harvest from early summer to autumn. Hardy, easy to grow, and compact, it also produces attractive flowers that attract pollinators, making it a beautiful and productive addition to any garden.

Why Grow "Rainbow Treasure"

• Sweet, juicy strawberries with continuous summer-to-autumn harvest

• Trailing habit perfect for hanging baskets and containers

• Compact, easy-to-grow, and hardy variety

• Attractive flowers that attract bees and pollinators

Key Features

• Type: Perennial (Fragaria ananassa)

• Height: 15–20 cm (trailing)

• Flowering/Fruiting: Early summer to autumn

• Position: Full sun

• Uses: Hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, garden edges

Ideal For

• Patio and balcony containers

• Hanging baskets and decorative displays

• Small-space or urban gardens

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April in trays or pots

• Germination: 14–21 days at 18–20°C

• Transplant outdoors after frost, spacing 20–25 cm

• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil in full sun

• Regular watering encourages fruiting

Bush Yellow Tomato ‘Aztek’ – Seeds

(Solanum lycopersicum) – Compact Dwarf Cherry Tomato

‘Aztek’ is a miniature bush tomato variety that produces an abundance of bright yellow cherry-sized fruits with a mild, sweet taste. Perfect for small spaces, balconies, patios, and containers, this compact plant grows only 25–40 cm tall and does not require pruning or staking. Despite its small size, it delivers excellent yields of juicy fruits, ideal for snacking and salads.

Key Features

• Type: Dwarf bush cherry tomato (determinate)

• Plant height: 25–40 cm

• Fruit size: ~15–20 g, cherry-sized

• Color: Golden yellow

• Taste: Sweet, mild, fruity

• Harvest: Early – from June/July

• Growth habit: Compact, no staking required

Ideal For

• Containers, pots, and balconies

• Small gardens and urban growing

• Early harvests & continuous snacking

• Children’s gardens – easy and fun to grow

Sowing & Growing

• Sow indoors: February–April, 0.5 cm deep in pots or trays.

• Germination: 7–14 days at 20–25°C.

• Transplant: After last frost, spacing 30–40 cm apart or one per container.

• Support: Not required (self-supporting bush type).

• Harvest: From ~60–70 days after transplanting.

Care Tips

• Ideal for pots (minimum 3–5 L).

• Feed regularly with tomato fertilizer once flowering begins.

• Water consistently – avoid drying out.

Tomato Trailing 'Bajaja' – Seeds (Solanum lycopersicum)

Tomato Trailing 'Bajaja' is a vigorous, trailing tomato variety producing clusters of small, sweet, and juicy fruits. Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, and small garden spaces, its cascading growth habit combines ornamental appeal with abundant harvests. Perfect for fresh eating, salads, and snacking straight from the garden.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from February to April, 0.5 cm deep.

• Maintain 18–22°C until germination.

• Transplant seedlings outdoors or into large containers after the last frost.

• Space plants 40–50 cm apart.

• Provide support or allow trailing habit for hanging baskets and elevated planters.

• Water regularly and ensure full sun for best fruiting.

Key Features

• Trailing growth habit suitable for containers and hanging baskets

• Small, sweet, and juicy fruits

• High-yielding and compact

• Ideal for fresh salads and snacking

• Decorative and productive in small garden spaces

Ideal For

• Hanging baskets, patios, and container gardens

• Fresh snacking and salads

• Gardeners with limited space seeking ornamental and edible plants

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: February to April

• Plant out: May to June

• Harvest: July to September

Quick Tip

• Regularly pinch off shoots near the base to encourage more lateral fruiting and maintain a tidy trailing habit.

Aubergine 'Golden Egg' – Seeds (Solanum melongena)

Add a touch of the unusual to your garden with the striking Golden Egg aubergine. This rare and decorative variety produces small, oval fruits that ripen to a stunning golden yellow. Compact and easy to grow, it’s both ornamental and edible, making it a real talking point in any kitchen garden, greenhouse, or patio pot. The tender fruits are perfect for grilling, baking, or adding a unique twist to your favorite dishes.

How to Grow

• Sow seeds indoors from January to April at 20–25°C.

• Sow 0.5 cm deep in trays or pots of moist compost.

• Transplant seedlings into larger pots when strong enough.

• Harden off and plant into greenhouse borders, grow bags, or sunny sheltered beds after the last frost.

• Water regularly and support as fruits develop.

Key Features

• Rare aubergine variety with golden-yellow fruits

• Compact plants, ideal for pots and greenhouses

• Edible and ornamental – perfect for display and cooking

• Easy to grow with good yields

• Unique centerpiece for kitchen gardens

Ideal For

• Greenhouses, polytunnels, and sunny patios

• Decorative planting with edible appeal

• Grilling, baking, and creative cooking

• Gardeners looking for something unusual

Sowing & Harvest

• Sow: January to April (indoors)

• Depth: 0.5 cm

• Spacing: 40–50 cm

• Harvest: August to October

Quick Tip

• For best results, pick fruits regularly when firm and brightly colored to encourage continuous production.